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First Look At Olivia Colman’s Wicked New Comedy

First Look At Olivia Colman’s Wicked New Comedy

Plus: Win A Cornish Retreat For Two

Ellie Smith
October 29, 2023

Dear Reader,

I love it when children go to their edge – often with a little parental nudge. Last night, my children and I walked back from the pub over fields and through woodland well before the witching hour, but definitely after dusk. I listened to their constant chattering, as they filtered out the fear I knew they were feeling with noisy monster-scaring babble. I think it’s why they also (generally) love horror films: fear (and the survival of perceived threat) is an important life lesson. This weekend, perhaps we’ll sit down to watch a few of film’s biggest jump scares – I’m sure they’ll be fine, and I’ll be the one hiding behind the sofa. Happy Halloween.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Law-Breaking Londoners

We think we’re all law-abiding citizens, right? Wrong. I defy any of you to tell me that you haven’t broken one of these weird London laws… Drunk in the pub? You’re booked. Yes, seriously.

Spare A Thought For The Pumpkin

According to eco-charity Hubbub, we chuck away around 22 million uneaten pumpkins around Halloween time – but they are, in fact, edible. Our latest eco agony aunt column deals with how to have less waste in the spooky season.

Aisle Intentions

Are you planning your nuptials for next year? Small and sustainable or large and lavish, we bring you what brides are putting on their wishlist for 2024.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Grab your mistletoe and wine: the Cotswold Christmas Fair returns from 6–9 November, with 220 stalls, book signings and workshops in a shiny new venue.

The 10-year anniversary celebrations continue at Rosewood London, where Imogen Kwok has created a special tasting menu, complimented by Ruinart champagne. Enjoy it until the end of March 2024.

Peer over Battersea Park’s firework display on Bonfire Night from the chic vantage point of the 16th floor JOIA Rooftop, with cocktails and DJs to boot.

Climate activists from Poppy Okotcha to Finn Harries will descend on the Barbican on 11 November for the first EARTHED Summit, celebrating ecosystem restoration through talks, workshops and panels.

Staged for just 20 days before the pandemic closed the National Portrait Gallery, David Hockney’s Drawing From Life is back, championing his work across six decades and an array of forms. 2 November 2023–21 January 2024

WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH

Olivia Colman & Jessie Buckley’s Wicked New Comedy

The Annual Donate A Coat Campaign Is Back

How To Celebrate Day Of The Dead

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Win A Ground & Grow Weekend Retreat Experience For Two At THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay

Need to get back to nature? We’ve got just the ticket. We’ve teamed up with THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay to offer one lucky reader the chance to embark on a Cornish winter retreat in collaboration with Cabilla Cornwall on either 24–26 November 2023 or 19–21 January 2024.